5G004E - Technical Authoring 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5G004E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Technical Authoring | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Linda Harries, Mia Pierce | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100731 - professional writing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
To explain the requirements and analysis needs of source material and effectively communicating technical information to the reader.
To identify and select appropriate multimedia applications for the compilation of instructional material, complex technical reports, and project documentation.
Content Summary
This module ensures that learners can effectively research, structure, and translate complex technical information into user-friendly documentation, within the ordnance, munitions and explosives (OME) environments found in the civil and defence sector, and other technical and/or high-hazard environments.
Technical authoring focuses upon written communication with the primary aim of conveying specific information; scientific, technical, and instructional, to a target reader audience in a clear and concise manner.
It focussing on writing, structuring and evaluating complex information using the foundational principles of clarity, conciseness, coherence, completeness and correctness, which are required to generate documentation that is easy to understand, remains accurate, and is actionable.
In this modern fast paced modern world mastering effective technical writing and specification development is key. This module bridges foundational theory with industry-aligned, practical documentation skills. It focuses on writing, structuring, and evaluating complex information to support the creation of clear technical reports and documents that make an impact and build credibility.
This module supports and augments the knowledge base gained in other modules of the course and the development of the student as a competent explosives technician or explosives engineer, capable of technical authoring and employable across the industry.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Online Study | 20 |
| Independent Study | 53 |
| Formative Assessment | 3 |
| Summative Assessment | 20 |
| Technical plenary session | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Utilise principles of visual communication and cognitive psychology to select, develop and present instructional materials using appropriate multimedia applications. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report | Online, Individual | 0 | 2000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | |||
| Report | ✔ | ||